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Voltage:

 12

  

Amperage :  4, 20, 40, 70

Model: 

PSW-70300A

Automatic Battery Charger  

OWNERS MANUAL 

PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. 

This manual 

will explain how to use the battery charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these 

instructions and precautions carefully.

Summary of Contents for PSW-70300A

Page 1: ...00A Automatic Battery Charger OWNERS MANUAL PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE This manual will explain how to use the battery charger safely and effectively Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully ...

Page 2: ...FETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS 5 CONTROL PANEL 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 ...

Page 3: ...of children To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Do not use an extension cord Always charge the battery in a well ventilated area Do not set the charger on flammable materials such as carpeting upholstery paper cardboard etc WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS Operate the charger as far away from the battery as DC charger c...

Page 4: ...Item 4 at this time 4 Slide the axle Item 2 into the brackets Item 1 until centered on the charger 5 Slide one wheel Item 3 onto the axle with the recessed hub facing out as shown 6 Insert the pin Item 8 through the axle hole 7 Repeat this process for the other wheel and when both wheels have been pinned to the axle finish tightening the two axle bracket screws Item 4 8 Snap the axle caps Item 7 o...

Page 5: ... for continuous operation Use this position when you want to charge in automatic mode DO NOT use this position when using the 40A manual mode AMMETER The Ammeter indicates the amount of current measured in amperes that is being drawn by the battery As a battery takes on a charge it draws less current from the charger The Start area of the meter indicates a high rate of current being drawn from the...

Page 6: ...t 6 Position yourself and the negative post extension cable as far away from the battery as possible and connect the NEGATIVE BLACK charger clamp to the cable s free end 7 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet 8 Select the desired automatic charge rate NOTE The 40 Amp manual mode will overcharge a battery if it is not monitored 9 For 4A 20A and 70A turn the timer to HOLD or set charge time ...

Page 7: ...e HOLD position 4 With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle set the charge rate selector switch to the Engine Start position 5 Crank the engine until it starts or 3 seconds pass If the engine does not start wait 3 minutes before cranking again NOTE During extremely cold weather or if the battery is under 2 volts charge the battery for 5 minutes before cranking the eng...

Page 8: ... hour Ah rating of your battery you can calculate the approximate time needed to bring your battery to a full charge Example Amp hour rating Reserve capacity 16 2 NOTE The Reserve Capacity can be obtained from the battery s specification sheet or the owners manual To calculate the time needed for a charge 1 Find the percentage of charge needed 2 Multiply the Amp hour rating by the charge needed an...

Page 9: ...ot plugged in No power at the receptacle Clamps are not making a good connection to the battery Connections are reversed Battery is defective Plug the charger into an AC outlet Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet Check for poor connection to battery and frame Make sure connection points are clean Unplug the charger and reverse the clamps Have battery checked Ammeter reading ...

Page 10: ... the charger off and correct the lead connections Charger makes buzz or hum Transformer laminations vibrate No problem this is a normal condition Engine start does not work Drawing more than 300 amps Failure to wait 3 minutes 180 seconds between cranks The charger may be overheated Battery may be severely discharged Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn If cranking draws more than 300...

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